teleology/ˌtelɪˈɔlədʒɪ, ˌti:lɪ-; ˌtɛlɪ`ɑlədʒɪ, ˌtilɪ-/ n[U]theory that events and developments are meant to fulfil a purpose and happen because of that 目的论（认为事情的发生和发展都是为达到某目的）.
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